PRODUCTION • PROCESSING • HANDLING
THE FUTURE OF EXTENSOMETRY IS HERE T
inius Olsen recently launched Vector, a new extensometer technology capable of replacing
multiple contacting and non- contacting sensors with a single, industry-specific instrument. Integrating adaptive AI capabilities with optical hardware, Vector reduces test throughput times and complexity, automating the process of capturing strain, improving measurement accuracy, data consistency and operator safety. The new technology eliminates the challenges of traditional contacting and non-contacting extensometers by using intelligent non-contact, high- accuracy measurement techniques to increase testing efficiency by reducing the need for operator intervention. It can measure strain through failure (however violent) and can simultaneously measure longitudinally and transverse. Users can test in harsh
environments or challenging light conditions and can test highly fragile
specimens. The new tool avoids introducing stress concentrations, such as damage from knife-edge contact and it improves the test success rate by eliminating contact-point slippage. It also eliminates the cost of consumable parts.
and negates out-of-plane errors. On- board processing delivers seamless and simple integration and eliminates all external control platforms. Clear and simple visual status
feedback and laser alignment guides, reduce operator training requirements and improve test throughput. By automating specimen detection,
Vector speeds up and simplifies test throughput. Onboard AI enables truly zero touch operation, with dynamic response to different specimen appearance and behaviour as well as switching seamlessly between test and validation mode. Vector represents a significantly
Both instrument set-up and changes
to accommodate varying gauge lengths, sizes and profile test specimens are eliminated. A range of automation features such as specimen and gauge length detection simplifies the operator interaction and improve test reliability. Stereoscopic sensing detects machine or specimen misalignment
reduced capital investment compared with incumbent video- type extensometers, whilst also offering a comparable lifetime cost to that of a single mechanical clip-on extensometer system. l
For more information visit
www.tiniusolsen.co.uk
ACTUATORS PROVEN FOR HYDROGEN W
ith rising demand for green hydrogen as a clean energy carrier, AUMA offers a full
range of electric valve actuators meeting all requirements for the safe and reliable handling of hydrogen.
AUMA electric actuators provide safe and reliable valve automation for hydrogen applications
Recent orders have proven the performance of the actuators right along the hydrogen value chain, from production, storage, transport and distribution to utilisation. Utmost safety is a must as hydrogen is highly flammable. AUMA’s comprehensive portfolio of certified, explosion-proof actuators provides plant operators with safe automation solutions for any type of valve and any type of application, from simple on/off operation to challenging automation tasks such as high- precision operation of
control valves. Extended safety options include actuators certified for use in safety related systems up to SIL 3. AUMA also offers failsafe solutions that guarantee safe opening and closing of valves in the event of a power failure. The new Tigron actuator series is especially suited to hydrogen applications, offering IIC T4 explosion protection for a wide temperature range from -65°C to 75°C. High quality mechanics, robust design and built-in intelligent diagnostics ensure long- term reliable operation, reducing maintenance work in potentially hazardous areas to a minimum. l
For more information visit
www.auma.com
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